After 13 years with the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson leaves the franchise and has an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, current NBA runner-up
This Monday, 1st, the story between Klay Thompson It is Golden State Warriors has definitely come to an end. According to information from Adrian Wojnarowskifrom ‘ESPN’, the point guard no longer plays for the San Francisco franchise and already has an agreement with the current runner-up of the NBAO Dallas Maverickslasting three years.
The hiring will take place via sign-and-trade, in a negotiation that involves the Charlotte Hornets. So the Mavericks will send the shooting guard Josh Green for the North Carolina franchise. Even though this agreement is imminent, the North American press assured that there are still some details to be defined for confirmation.
BREAKING: Free agent Klay Thompson plans to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50M deal with a player option, sources tell ESPN. Thompson ends his historic Warriors run as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade that’ll also send Josh Green to Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/4GJ5hR3H5o
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks’ offer was for a three-year contract worth $50 million, R$281 million at the current exchange rate. According to Wojnarowski, Thompson had offers for up to four years, including higher amounts. However, the point guard prioritized a team where he could compete for the NBA title.
Klay Thompson had a farewell season that was below par. Even with an average of almost 18 points per game, this was the second-worst mark of his career. As was his three-point percentage, which fell to 38.7%. However, the veteran showed significant physical strength, having played 77 games in 2023/2024.
Source: sportbuzz
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